Scorodite and Beryl Optical Properties

Scorodite

Beryl

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1 Optical Properties

1.1 Luster

Sub-Adamantine, Vitreous, Resinous

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1.2 Pleochroism

Weak

Weak to distinct

1.3 Dispersion

NA0.01

0.007 1

1.4 Transparency

Not Available

Transparent, Transparent to opaque

1.5 Refractive Index

Not Available1.560-1.604

1 3.25

1.6 Optic Character

Not Available

1.7 Crystal System

Orthorhombic

Hexagonal

1.8 Birefringence

Not Available0.0040-0.0070

0 0.296

1.9 Clarity

Not Available

Transparent

Scorodite and Beryl Optic Character

Scorodite and Beryl optical properties play a significant role while distinguishing these gemstones from each other. These properties are influenced by the Scorodite and Beryl Physical Properties like crystallographic symmetry, pleochroism,etc. in the crystal. Some of the optical properties are refractive index, luster, optic character, pleochroism etc. Prominent among these is Scorodite and Beryl optic character. You might have noticed your gemologist rotating the gemstone while testing it. Rotating a gemstone along its optic axis helps in determining its optic character.

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Scorodite and Beryl Transparency

Similar to their colors, Scorodite and Beryl transparency can also be used as criteria for their primary identification. Although transparency cannot be the only criteria for gemstone identification, it can efficiently used in gemstone grading. Talking about their transparency, Scorodite is Not Available while Scorodite is Not Available in appearance.